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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.48, 1,421.74 and 705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.48, 1,421.74 and 705.40 is: 1,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.48 : 1,421.74 = 705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.48/1,421.74 = 705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.48x = 1,421.74 × 705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.48x = 1,002,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,895.40/949.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.26

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